Registering Before Election Day

Once you’re registered, you will receive a postcard with information about where you vote (your polling place) and your name will appear on the list of voters at your polling place. It takes some time to put the list together, so if you haven’t registered at least 21 days before the election, you can register at the polling place on Election Day.

Here is a list of Voter Registration Applications available for Download:

To register at your polling place on Election Day, you must bring one of the following with your current name and address to verify your residence in the precinct :

A valid Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit, Minnesota ID card, or receipt for any of these

A valid student ID card including your photo, if your college has provided a student housing list to election officials

A Tribal ID card that contains your picture and signature

A valid registration in the same precinct under a different name or address

A notice of late registration sent to you by your county auditor or city clerk

A voter registered in the same precinct as you who can confirm your address with a signed oath

An employee of the residential facility where you live who can confirm your address with a signed oath

Both 1) a photo ID (may be expired), and 2) a current bill with your current name and address in the precinct

Voting Absentee

There are two ways to vote by absentee ballot: in person and by mail.

In Person Absentee Voting
You may cast an absentee ballot in person, at your county auditor’s office and in some cases your city or township clerk’s office, starting 46 days prior to Election Day. This option is available on weekdays during business hours. In addition, the county auditor’s office must be open for absentee balloting from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Saturday before the election and until 5 p.m. on the day before the election.